Scotland Highlights: The Best of Scotland

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

One of the things that makes Wolters World BRILLIANT is I'm in Scotland and find myself watching your Scotland videos and you never fail to deliver GREAT ideas for where to go and what trips to do here on my on doorstep, great job guys!

[@woltersworld]

That is such a compliment. Thank you Jennifer. Big travel hug to you!

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Same. I normally can't stand tourist videos to Scotland butchering pronunciation (Urquhart aside 😋) and generally giving bland and stereotypical "shortbread tin" recommendations. I really like Mark's Scotland videos

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

@Beeblebrox One Any country would appreciate tourism post lockdown, it does great things for countries economies and I, as a scot, LOVE seeing tourists here and them loving my country, makes me proud!

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

I agree. He saves me time on planning for trips.

[@darrynmurphy2038]

Watching as a Scot, your recommendations and advice are really spot on

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@robertcowan9775]

Love the enthusiasm Mark Wolters puts into every video.

[@alisonlove2784]

Another superb video thanks for showing off my homeland. Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway and the borders are worth visiting too. Too many beautiful places and the scenery is just awesome. Take care and thank you.

[@eddiem12eddiem12]

I love camping in the highlands, the smells the noises the atmosphere, it truly is a magnificent place to be. You can find yourself just sitting by a river thinking of nothing as time flys by.

[@karlyhitchcock7730]

We are moving to Scotland in a few weeks with 3 little kids and your videos are so incredibly helpful!! Thank you!

[@samuelleask1132]

Thank you so much for this video mate!

[@dfriese]

Thank you for your help! Most helpful

[@tabbathawilliamson3299]

While in Inverness there is a great tour of Loch Ness that stops at castle Urquhart, the gift shop and then back to Inverness. It was great! Also don’t forget the boarders. Dumfries has some great history! I also love where my ancestors are from on Lock Lomond. I love Scotland and although I lived there for 4 months studying abroad, I missed so much.

[@an-zw4ml]

You did capture the beauty of Scotland. Im Scottish and I love just to wonder around Edinburgh always find something new and amazing.

[@julieharden2433]

We spent 15 days in Scotland, flew into Glasgow, rented a car, and drove straight to Stirling where we stayed for 3 nights. A lovely town, where we could take our time, recover from jet lag, and explore Sterling Castle. Also get a little practice driving. We then drove to Ft William where we stayed for 5 nights - using this as our base to explore as much as we could around the Highlands- we hit all the places mentioned in this video, and more. After Ft William, we drove to Dunoon as stayed 5 nights there. Stayed in a small hotel right on the beach - gorgeous views. This was our base for south western Scotland. My grandfather was born in Edinburgh; he was from the Clan Morrison, and it was such an amazing trip, driving around, looking at all the ruins, castles, burial sites, little shops, waterfalls, lochs, etc... Very easy driving around (we put 1400 miles on our rental car).

[@jerrierichter4]

Nice place for an Outlander fan.

[@spacelab777]

Suggestion. From Aberdeen to Glasgow. Hop on a train south for an hour to Dundee Scotland's 4th biggest city. The V&A museum and HMS Discovery are right next to the train station. A couple of hours spent there then back on train to Glasgow for an hour and half journey.

[@rachelscott7348]

And it has a really good food scene and can go to st andrews for a an hour or so!

[@VirtualToursTravel]

Scotland is an amazing and perfect place to tour even for a month. There are many to visit there. Thanks for this tour :)

[@michaeldallaway1988]

Don't forget the Isle of Arran- Scotland in miniature

[@BoChoiInBoston]

Loved this video-really made traveling feel doable. Looking forward to more itineraries!

[@pandorabox82]

It’s like you read my mind, as I’m starting to plan my next trip to Scotland (hopefully August of 2021!!), and loved seeing what you would recommend!

[@kathywolters6582]

Scotland is amazing and has so much beauty and fabulous foods! You captured it well!

[@woltersworld]

I agree 100%

[@sionnach178]

You missed Dundee. An hour south of Aberdeen and home to the only Victoria and Albert museum outside of London, the RRS Discovery which went to the South Pole with Scott. The Verdant works, Camperdown Wildlife park, Broughty Ferry beach and the Pirate Boat excursion out into the river Tay to see the dolphins. Too good to miss

[@woltersworld]

Thank you for adding this. I know i couldn't get every place in so I really appreciate your comment adding Dundee

[@scottneil140]

Beer in the Grassmarket with your buddies....great idea :)

[@woltersworld]

Its like that line was inspired by someone ;)

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

Scotland is where I'm planning to try my first beer. What's been your favorite?

[@morganwilson8040]

A hidden gem can be a visit to the may island, fife. It's where I grew up and an amazing example of typical Scottish fishing villages. Just a suggestion 😊

[@geekchic8798]

Dunoon is a nice place to spend a day or two. It used to have a navy base.

[@SynKronos]

Another point to note is that if you become a paid member of Historic Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland this will permit subsequent free access to a massive number of sites. Entry fees tend to be high at the door so this is the best approach to save a small fortune. You can get family passes. See their websites for more info. ;)

[@vacantalleyways]

I was supposed to be in the highlands this week😔❤️. My favorite place in the world!

[@woltersworld]

I hope you can get back after we can all travel again

[@vacantalleyways]

@@woltersworld thank you❤️ this is the first time in 5 years I won't be visiting so it'll make the next trip that much better I think! Hope you and the family are all staying safe and healthy!

[@DAGO58]

The first American in history to pronounce Edinburgh correctly.

[@woltersworld]

Best compliment ever! Thank you

[@darrynmurphy2038]

@@woltersworld Pronouncing Edinburgh correctly makes you an honorary Scot

[@BlueBeard4979]

Great video, Mark! You have the best travel advice, flat-out. Watching this video got me all excited to visit Scotland one day. When is the best time to travel there?

[@bigdave6591]

I would recommend the island of Harris and Lewis absolutely stunning ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Neurodivergent_Nat]

I’m from this city originally. So cool! I haven’t been back in 14 1/2 years!

[@brunoschenkman8951]

Love the vid. I miss being there. BTW I really like the itinerary suggestion vids. I have a difficult time deciding.

[@elainebines6803]

There is something about the air in Scottish highlands, so fresh and almost a constant mist

[@woltersworld]

Yes!

[@klhv02]

I loved the borders, including Melrose Abbey ruins and Rosslyn Chapel! I’ve been to many different places around the world, but Scotland won my soul.

[@Sara01977]

Kaycey V. Loved Roslyn Chapel! Great day trip from Edinburgh just by taking a short bus ride.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Scotland doesn't even meet the constitutional requirements to even call itself a separate country. Its funded by the English taxpayer.

[@TravelGlobalVideos]

What a beautiful country routed in deep history! We traveled there many times when we lived in London! Here to support all vloggers at Travel Global!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you Travel Global

[@marthagutierrez9373]

Hey Mark,you left out certain sites like the Bannockburn visitor center,Dunnotar Castle,Dunrobin Castle,the Orkney Islands,and Falkirk.

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Martha Gutierrez And Coatbridge

[@DerNuesser]

Your videos are always a great enrichment, hopefully I can visit all the places where you have been. Secretly I only want to swap places with you ;-)

[@graemecampbell2604]

Probably the best short review I have seen yet. I liked this one. You covered a fair bit without waffling on.kept it interesting. If you are heading from Edinburgh to Stirling you might want to take a small detour and head over the Forth bridge to the ancient capitol, Dunfermline. It would maybe take you half a day to take in Andrew Carnegie's birthplace and museum, the royal palace and monastery, which fell into ruin after James 1st became James 6th of England too, and moved to London. Adjacent to the palace is the 900 year old Norman abbey (with some more modern parts) where King Robert The Bruce and 11 other Kings and Queens are buried. You could also take in the Scottish Carnegie hall if you have time. With an early start you should fit this and Stirling in no problem.

[@graemecampbell2604]

Meant to say that the sight of the three bridges over the river Forth is quite spectacular too. They were all built in different centurys.

[@WarTownMoTown]

Mark, what would be your must see places traveling from Glasgow to Fort William to Portree? Thanks! Love all of your videos!

[@ErikMuellerGermany]

If you take the bus in Edinburgh, you have to pay the ticket appropriately! No change! That was 2018. I was very surprised!

[@ErikMuellerGermany]

@Nicky L I spend my vacation on a guided tour around scotland. So, I spend only one day in Edinburgh. The guys in the Hotel didn't say anything about contactless debit card, just I have to pay appropriately!

[@paultipton743]

There's the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well if you time it right or wrong depending

[@hume6900]

Paul Tipton, not to mention the Tatoo.

[@GenialHarryGrout]

You could also fly to Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Barra airport is unique, being the only one in the world where scheduled flights use a tidal beach, so kind of a bucket list destination.

[@woltersworld]

Thats a great recommendation!

[@jamie123b]

My friends and I are planning to rent an RV and drive the north cost 500, the UKs version of Route 66 in the US! Coronas has delayed that though

[@jamie123b]

Nicky L why small one

[@jamie123b]

@Nicky L yeah big enough I'm used to driving vans anyway

[@gwendallegoff8798]

We did a two weeks road trip last year with my girlfriend and the Isle of Mull is the greatest part of Scotland for us. It's a tiny island. You have to take a ferry to get there but it's very beautiful. Ben A'an is also really worth the hike. Skye is pretty nice too. But we didn't like Glasgow. PS :driving is... Let's say not easy

[@thomas-xj1hs]

excellent

[@BillKing3456]

Mark, I recommend you and Jocelyn watch the Scottish-American movie, Local Hero, if you haven't already. Any American who has watched has tried booking a flight to Scotland the next day. And you've convinced me every which way but Sunday that we gotta visit the Shetland's and Orkney's. We love Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Isle of Skye (and I love Dumfries and southwest Scotland which nobody ever mentions) - definitely more places to see when we return.

[@elainebines6803]

If you have more time, Lake district is wonderful.

[@iainhenderson2411]

The Lake District is in England. Different country.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@iainhenderson2411 You seem to forget Great Britain. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Scotland is subsidised by the English taxpayer.

[@Celtic_Amy]

Irn Bru has 30 mg of caffeine, something to keep in mind. Coke Cola is 34 MG in a 12oz can. Urquhart castle is Uirq-Heart

[@dontgetittwizted]

I'm from Inverness. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Nice place huh 👌

[@rachelscott7348]

I love that you can pronounce Edinburgh correctly!!!

[@onemisi]

WOW the terrain in Scotland is legendary! I never knew Scotland has such amazing natural beauties! Do you know any other beautiful areas in Scotland worth visiting?

[@ItzDylanM]

Is it more terrain based things you're interested in or anything?

[@onemisi]

@@ItzDylanM Yes terrain is my thing. I love Iceland's waterfalls and seaside. It's so beautiful!

[@daviddonaldson8161]

Look on a website "walkthehighlands" one of the best is Lairig Ghru. You can't beat Argyll though it's amazing. It's got it all and more coast line than France!! Stay in B&B s you will love it. See Loch Eck, Inveraray and head to Oban, gateway to the Isles. Eat at the seafood shack. Go on the Seafari, it will take you through the 3rd largest whirlpool in the world, take the ferry to Mull and stay in Tobermory. Visit Iona a truly spiritual experience. Come back to the mainland via the Applecross peninsula and have seafood while you wait for the Coran ferry. I could go on and on. Where ever you go you will be welcome. Enjoy

[@samuelgoddard8487]

Bealach na ba and coast road from Applecross to Shieldaig

[@michaelscott7166]

I'd recommend St Abbs, aka New Asgard from Avengers Endgame. And maybe then sneak just over the border in to England through Kielder Forest to see Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda.

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Did you see the kelpies?

[@Travelbyailsa]

Seeing those clips of food makes me want a chipper so bad rn 😍

[@woltersworld]

I was dying editing this one! I missed the sights and the food so much!

[@Travelbyailsa]

Wolters World I miss the sights as well and I live here! Just stuck inside 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@NessisWorld]

Ich war noch nie in Schottland, was du aber zeigst sieht sooo schön aus! 😍

[@Aaron5978]

Some great advice here mark, thanks! Yours sincerely, a proud Scot. Couple of other wee nuggets of tourist advice: * Membership to the National Trust for Scotland will save you money on entry fees to heritage sites and parking * BROWN roadsigns are always for tourist destinations. * Bank of England notes can be used in Scotland and vice versa. * Some of the best things to do in Scotland are outside of the major cites. Example; Organised adventure activities, Castle Visits, Hillwalking, Skiing, Nature Treks This doesn’t take away some of the great stuff the cities have though. Cheers Mark for the great advice you’ve given over the years!!

[@peterpain6625]

Oh, Irn-Bru ... I faintly remember pinball-like sugar/coffein rushes a couple of decades ago ;) Good memories

[@woltersworld]

Perfect description :)

[@peterpain6625]

@@woltersworld Imagine a smallish 11y old scream-singing scottish folk-songs two octaves to high, with a creaky voice, while murdering half the lyrics to make bystanders eyes water ... At least that's what i get told every single time it comes to someones mind :D

[@iainhenderson2411]

Mark/Jocelyn, please can you do another Scotland video, but this time please please please do your fans a favour and cover The Borders & Galloway? Some of the most historic and beautiful sites (and sights) in the country.

[@madreamer]

Everything looks amazing, but I would gravitate towards at least a few distilleries, because Scotch.

[@dundeeguy]

And dundee and perth

[@pahakasvivenuksesta2653]

Maybe next year :)

[@ArcanisUrriah]

If you like stone circles, Aberdeenshire is the place to go. Same with massive stone age hill forts, like Bennachie or Tap o Noth.

[@johnnicol64]

Yes it is , worked at Aberdeen Airport. LOADS OF stone circles.

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

How would you recommend getting around in Scotland if you have a driving phobia? I imagine the only options would be go with buddies, exposure therapy, or having a really limited trip. I'd love to see Scotland, and am strategizing on ways to get around.

[@thomasreiser]

You forgot the trains from London to Scotland

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Wow, so beautiful and charming country! I would love to visit it in the future! 💕😍🌼🌿

[@stringer-ik1pc]

It's not really a separate country. It lives off the English.

[@tracymuckle8512]

If you have kids, say 6 or above you should take them to Camera Obscure...my 2 used to love it

[@DualFrodo]

I'm from Scotland and have yet to see as much of the country as Mark has. Jealous XD

[@woltersworld]

You have a gorgeous country

[@DualFrodo]

@@woltersworld It doesn't compare to the U.S though! Would love to visit at some point

[@melanieguages4185]

Thank you for covering my country!

[@woltersworld]

I love your country!

[@steviegibson5847]

Pronounced Glaz-go. Hehehe. KUTGW. Love your videos.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

The Greatest road in Scotland, is the one out of it. (Samuel Johnson) 😀😀😀

[@themanwiththeplan1401]

If you come to the UK right now for two weeks, all you will see is your hotel room, cause there is a two week quarantine in place.

[@smallfrye0158]

Just curious on why you went counter clockwise instead of clockwise. Was there a specific reason?

[@Crazysam2002]

personally I recommend a trip to the lovely village of west pilton

[@toddavis8151]

Uig is a good base on Skye

[@franciswilliam2905]

I'm from Skye and whilst Uig is good I'd say Portree is a little more centric

[@toddavis8151]

Francis William I loved exploring Portree but Uig and the the Uig hotel were really charming

[@eastcoastartist]

Are you on location?

[@woltersworld]

I was, but this was filmed last summer/fall

[@eastcoastartist]

Wolters World We long for the days when we can travel

[@81craw]

Would recommend travelling the extra 30 mile and staying in fort augustas rather than fort William .

[@evanmacdonald9632]

Yes I agree sir. Plenty B&Bs here.

[@browneyelady6726]

Are you on site 6/2020..

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

I'm fairly sure this isn't filmed recently. Pubs in Grassmarket look open, and he wouldn't get in with quarantine restrictions right now.

[@woltersworld]

No. This was filmed last summer.

[@browneyelady6726]

@@woltersworld I am interested in going to the highlands and isles.. do you have a video on that. Thx

[@mankirankamaal174]

Can you also do one on Hawaii

[@narabdela]

Slow down Mark! Slow down! Chill! Pour yourself a wee dram and relax man.

[@matureyoungman]

Don't forget to bring the whole clan.

[@frednich9603]

wait... fried mars bars? what in the name of the Texas state fair is that? I must know!

[@GlasgowCeltic-nr4qz]

It’s dipped in batter then deep fried, we also do the same with pizza 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😂

[@michaelscott7166]

Imagine an American Milky Way candy bar (British Milky Ways don't have caramel) dipped in Fish and Chip batter and then deep fried. It's an acquired taste.

[@paultipton743]

I've seen them Deep frying Cadburys creme egg in batter in a recent video

[@petergordon4525]

For a comedy show, go and see a " debate " in the Scottish Parliament!

[@kumasenlac5504]

I'm intrigued that someone who would recommend visiting Urquhart Castle has never watched 'Local Hero'...

[@Oskar-S-]

How do u travel when corona is active

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

You don't. Come here once it's safe to do so.

[@woltersworld]

This was filmed before Corona

[@seaghnelson9873]

walk

[@gamercrinkly1208]

I’m actually Scottish so I find it funny how Americans pronounce SScotland

[@jimmyuk007]

Cute country

[@iainhenderson2411]

"Cute" has a negative connotation this side of the pond when applied to anything other than kittens, puppies and babies. Just saying.

[@jimmyuk007]

@@iainhenderson2411 am British.....

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@iainhenderson2411 wrong.!!!

[@jdh6752]

It's a shame you always overlook Dumfries & Galloway. It's arguably far nicer than the Highlands, which are rather barren in comparison to the variety and lushness of D&G. There is still lots of impressive scenery, but there are more trees and forests and there is also a lot of coastline, so there are beaches too. There are also many little scenic towns and villages, many of which have been designated as having their own specialty - such as "food town", "book town", "art town", etc.

[@BeBopScraBoo]

guide to scotland: 1. watch CALIBRE on netflix 2. do the opposite of what the gentlemen in the movie do.

[@Leo-fluffy]

Why wouldn’t you put such beautiful places such as airdie or Cumbernauld on the list 😂🤣

[@allano937]

I would have recommended Coatbridge for ned spotting

[@Jaffa45]

4:25 - Pronounced urr-kurt.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@SynKronos]

Disagree bud. If you land in Edinburgh drive North via Fife Costal route to St Andrews then up the coast to Aberdeen, perhaps heading in land to Balmoral, Braemar (Royal Deeside) en route. Then from Aberdeen head west to Inverness and as North then as you will before heading west against toward the Hebrides. (Note the 500 route) From there you can head toward Glasgow, then Stirling and back to Edinburgh. The better alternative is to fly in to Glasgow as it tends to be cheaper for flights and accommodation. Then do the reverse of this route. The central highlands & Perthshire is a whole different trip as is North of Inverness. Mind do Torridon on the way back down on the west though. The absolute must is Fife! ;)

[@calumv999]

I see your drinking tenants, smart choice my friend

[@woltersworld]

I've had a few in my day ;)

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Urquhart - pronounced like Urk-hurt

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@gmaccruyff55]

Drive south west around the coast from Glasgow to Largs,Ayr,Girvan,Turnberry (Donald Trump owns),Stranraer,Dumfries and back up to Glasgow! You will enjoy!

[@steviegibson5847]

Pronounced "ur-kit" castle.

[@evanmacdonald9632]

‘Uh-kurt’

[@steviegibson5847]

@@evanmacdonald9632 yes.....that too!

[@evanmacdonald9632]

Stevie Gibson Normally I would hear my mates from Inverness pronounce it ‘ur-kit’ but my granddad always pronounced it ‘uh-kirt’ cause he was more traditional 😂

[@steviegibson5847]

@@evanmacdonald9632 hehehe. I think it might depend on what part of Scotland you're from. For such a small country, the Glasgow twang is different from Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen etc.

[@SilverSamurai12]

What do you mean Nessie isn't real?! Fake news! 🤣

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

Hey Americans... It's SKHOT-LAND, not SCAT-LAND lol.

[@kerrwallace7090]

Please stay clear of Scotland right now, we don’t want Kung flu

[@nickybyrne9790]

Scotland or England? I’d say Scotland, the English are so snobby and mean

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Definitely Scotland. People are much friendlier and the scenery is unmatched

[@QWERTYOP80]

Cool way to categorise fifty six million people...

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

The weather in England is better, the cities in England are less impressive but both Scotland and England have spectacular views, everything is a lot closer to get to in Scotland. In terms of the people, northerners are lovely southeners aren't as nice in England, but you'll get dodgy/sketchy and nice folk everywhere, total mix

[@LiberalLoser]

Yes. We Scots are well known for not being mean........ oh wait a minute....................... I've met plenty mean and snobby Scots and plenty great ones too. We're all Jock Tamsons bairns, English, Scots , Welsh, Irish.........................................

[@iainhenderson2411]

Stupid, ignorant comment. Ignore it. This from a Scot living in England